| Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey | |
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| Written by | Christina Welsh |
| Directed by | Jim Donovan |
| Starring | Katie Douglas Rossif Sutherland David James Elliott |
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| Original language | English |
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| Producers | Charles Tremayne Jeff Vanderwal |
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| Release | September 30, 2018 |
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Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey is a 2018 Canadian-American true crime film, directed by Jim Donovan. The film was released on September 30, 2018, by Lifetime in United States and by Showcase in Canada. On June 4, 2021, it was released worldwide by Netflix.[1] The film stars Katie Douglas, Rossif Sutherland, and David James Elliott. The film recounts the true story of Lisa McVey who was abducted and raped for 26 hours by serial killer Bobby Joe Long in 1984.[2] The movie length is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
In addition to its television broadcast, the film also received a special theatrical screening in Tampa, at the very same theater where Bobby Joe Long was arrested in 1984. The screening of this movie was attended by the real Lisa McVey Noland.[3]
- ^ Lloyd Sowers, "'Believe Me': Hillsborough deputy's survival story now a Lifetime movie". WTVT, September 27, 2018.
- ^ Kelly Schremph (September 30, 2018). "Is 'Believe Me' Based On A True Story? The Lifetime Movie Follows Lisa McVey's Harrowing Tale Of Survival". Bustle.
- ^ "Movie based on survivor of Tampa serial killer premieres". WTVT, October 2, 2018.